1 1/2 c. raisins
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. shortening
1 egg
Pinch of salt
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. nuts

Mix together raisins, soda and water. Grease cans with butter (2 large cans). Fill more than 1/2 full. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Bake 45 minutes if using 3 small cans.